CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A security analyst is prioritizing remediation of vulnerabilities. Which three of the following factors should be considered when determining the risk level of a vulnerability? (Choose three.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Availability of a public exploit
Risk is a function of impact and likelihood. CVSS score provides severity; asset value indicates impact; exploit availability indicates likelihood of attack.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Availability of a public exploit
Why this is correct
Public exploits increase likelihood of attack.
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Vendor patch availability
Why it's wrong here
Patch availability affects remediation options, not risk level itself.
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Asset value or criticality
Why this is correct
Criticality determines impact if exploited.
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CVSS base score
Why this is correct
CVSS score is a standard measure of severity.
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Number of days since the vulnerability was discovered
Why it's wrong here
Time since discovery is relevant for patching priority but not inherent risk.
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